·Private For-Profit University
Post University is a private for-profit university founded in 1890 as Crosby Business College in Waterbury, Connecticut. Over more than 130 years, Post has evolved from a small local business school into a comprehensive university offering bachelor's and master's degrees in business, criminal justice, education, sport management, and the social sciences. Post University serves over 21,000 students primarily through its robust online platform, making it one of Connecticut's largest providers of online higher education. The residential campus in Waterbury offers a traditional college experience for several thousand on-campus students, while the online division extends Post's reach nationally. Post is known for its accessible admissions, flexible online programs, and practical career-focused curriculum. The Eagles compete in NCAA Division II athletics, and the university offers campus life including student clubs, athletics, and a close-knit community in the heart of historic Waterbury, Connecticut.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$16,546
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $16,327
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
